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Moonstone

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmunˌstoʊn

Definitions

A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolpiedra de luna
Françaispierre de lune
DeutschMondstein
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Examples

“To give⟳ light⟳ to the presence chamber were seven escarbuncles, great as pumpkins, hung in order⟳ down the length of it, and nine fair moonstones standing in order⟳ on silver pedestals between the pillars on the dais.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Moonstruck moontime moonup moonwake Moonwalk moonwalker

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